We can all enjoy the beauty of nature, but when nature tries to come indoors, it can become an issue. If ants have invaded your home, or you want to make sure they don’t, then opt for this spray. The blend of essential oils and vinegar help repel and even kill unwanted ants. Further Reading: 10 Ways To Get Rid Of Ants From Your Home… [read more]

Whether you’re an athlete, a gardener, or your muscles are just showing their age, this sore muscle rub is the answer. It uses soothing, anti-inflammatory and pain relieving essential oils to give achy muscles the care they need. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll have some on hand in no time. Essential Oils for Achy Muscles Lavender Lavender is one of the most popular… [read more]

Comfrey is the common name for plants in the genus Symphytum, which are considered important herbs for use in organic gardening. It’s grown in parts of Europe, Asia and North America, producing clusters of blue, purple and white flowers. It may best be known, however, for its slender, long leaves and black-skinned roots. The root and leaves of the plant have been used in traditional… [read more]

The list of reasons to love lemon balm is practically endless. In fact, it was once even named “Herb of the Year” by the International Herb Association. No wonder, because this plant, also known as Melissa (technically Melissa officinalis) is capable of just about anything and everything. Lemon balm is a medicinal plant native to the East Mediterranean region and West Asia. It’s been used… [read more]

Milk thistle is an herb that’s been used for over 2,000 years as a natural remedy for a wide variety of ailments, thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Greek physician and botanist Dioscorides was the first to describe its healing properties back in 40 A.D. While it’s native to the Mediterranean region, today, it’s mostly grown in California, although it can be grown in… [read more]

About 45 million Americans are said to suffer from chronic daily headaches, especially women, who develop about twice as many as men. Headache disorders are fairly common, including migraines, tension headaches, and cluster aches – in fact, it’s been estimated that around the world, about 50 percent suffer from one type of headache or another. Suffering from frequent headaches, meaning headaches that occur over at… [read more]

Tea tree oil is one of the most extensively researched of all essential oils. Produced from a shrub-like tree known as Melaleuca in Australia, according to the University of Sydney, native aboriginals are believed to have taken advantage of its many healing benefits to treat skin conditions for thousands of years before chemist Arthur Penfold discovered its powerful antiseptic properties back in the 1920s. Today,… [read more]

Feeling stressed and anxious lately? You know the signs, your jaw is often clenched, you grind your teeth, your palms sweat, your heart pounds and your stomach churns. Of course, stress and anxiety often present themselves differently depending on the person, but the symptoms are usually similar. In our modern world, many of us are suffering from chronic stress and anxiety, and sometimes we go… [read more]

Essential oils are amazing, offering benefits for just about everything under the sun whether you’re looking to improve your health, enhance your beauty or simply relax and enjoy a pleasant scent. These super substances are made from the essence of particular plants and have been a part of traditional medicine for ages. When it comes to unsightly cellulite, that condition in which the skin seems… [read more]

Essential oils, when used safely, can help to alleviate many problems and everyday concerns. However, if used incorrectly, or unsafely, essential oils can sometimes cause more problems than they alleviate. Each essential oil may carry its own recommendations for cautions for use (for example, high blood pressure) but there are also some general guidelines that you can follow. All recommendations within this article apply to… [read more]